Plaza Revolucion Gazebo - Mazatlan Mexico
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teeoff2
N 23° 12.020 W 106° 25.312
13Q E 354490 N 2566408
A gazebo bandstand and Cafeteria all in one, in the Plaza in old town Mazatlan.
Waymark Code: WM84HB
Location: Mexico
Date Posted: 01/26/2010
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Mazatlán, whose name means "land of the deer" in the Aztec language, has a complex history going back thousands of years to when the area was populated by indigenous peoples who practiced hunting, gathering, and agriculture. In 1531, Spanish Conquistadors arrived and founded a settlement at Mazatlán. It soon became an important conduit for gold and silver from Spain's far-flung colonies. Pirates frequently raided Mazatlán, and during the mid-19th century both French and American troops occupied the city.
A good place to begin exploring Mazatlán is the Plaza Revolución, the city's main square. A handsome cathedral built in the late 1800s towers over the plaza. This Moorish edifice boasts unusual yellow-tiled steeples and a labyrinthine interior with columns and sweeping arches. Palm trees surround the Plaza Revolución, and a wrought-iron bandstand graces its center. Beneath the elevated bandstand is a small cafeteria. Its outdoor tables with large umbrellas are ideal spots for taking a break from the tropical heat.